In 1905, the German Hans Wilsdorf created the world's largest watchmaking company and a leading figure in luxury watchmaking, and in 1926 he developed the first waterproof watch in the world. Always ahead of its time, the Swiss brand is since its inception, considered to be the watch of the feat like Omega. Crossing the Channel to swim, climbing Everest, discovering the depths of the sea, ... are part of these adventures sponsored by Rolex and its flagship models such as the Submariner, the Explorer and many more.